21 states and DC join the FTC’s lawsuit against Uber

21 states and DC join the FTC’s lawsuit against Uber

On Monday, nearly two dozen states, plus the District of Columbia, filed an amended complaint in the FTC’s lawsuit against Uber. According to the lawsuit, Uber charged consumers for the Uber One subscription without their consent, billed them before the end of a free trial, and shared misleading claims about how much consumers can save with the subscription. Uber One subscribers were allegedly forced to go through a lengthy and difficult process to cancel the subscription, which could mean tapping through up to 23 screens and taking 32 actions.

The states joining the lawsuit today are Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Mar …

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2 Comments

  1. hansen.terrell

    It’s interesting to see so many states coming together on this issue. This lawsuit could have significant implications for the future of ridesharing and regulation. Looking forward to seeing how it unfolds.

  2. heather64

    Absolutely! It’s a significant move that highlights the growing concerns about gig economy regulations. It will be interesting to see how this collective action influences not just Uber, but the entire industry moving forward.

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